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Thurlaston

Built-up area in Blaby, Leicestershire, England

Coordinates:52.588, -1.259
OS grid ref:SP 50 99
Population:807
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Thurlaston is a small village and civil parish in the district of Blaby, in Leicestershire, England, lying a few miles south‑west of the city of Leicester. Set in rolling Leicestershire countryside, it retains a largely rural character surrounded by farmland and small copses, yet benefits from reasonably convenient commuter links to the nearby city.

Historically an agricultural settlement, Thurlaston now mixes older stone and brick houses with more recent homes; the local economy is largely residential with some farming still nearby and many people commuting for work. The village has a quiet community life, with a village hall and local clubs and events reflecting its long rural past and close‑knit social character.

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Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 17.1 miles27.5 km
  • Birmingham International Airport 22.5 miles36.3 km
  • Narborough Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
  • South Wigston Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km

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Schools in Thurlaston

  • Thurlaston C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • The King Power Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.9 miles9.4 km
  • Highcross Shopping centre 6.1 miles9.7 km
  • University of Leicester University 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 6.2 miles10 km
  • Leicester Racecourse Recreation 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Bradgate House Historic site 7.1 miles11.5 km
  • Belgrave Library Library 7.3 miles11.7 km
  • Liberty Way Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
  • Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.9 miles20.8 km
  • Merevale Abbey Historic site 13.2 miles21.3 km
  • Ricoh Arena Stadium 13.9 miles22.4 km